Srinagar, Dec. 2 -- Every day in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in Srinagar city and other major towns, thousands of commuters begin their journey with a silent prayer: "Oh Lord, let there be no traffic jam today." Despite the construction of new roads and flyovers in recent years, the traffic mess continues to resurface every few hours, disturbing routine life and testing the patience of commuters. This recurring gridlock clearly reflects one truth: flyovers and new roads alone cannot solve the traffic problem. The real solution lies in the discipline and driving behaviour that we as road users often ignore.

One of the foremost issues is the lack of adherence to basic road-safety rules. For instance, very few drivers follow the internati...